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Mexican Food Calories - How to Make Healthy Meal Choices

It may surprise many people that Mexican Foods, especially fast food varieties can contain high levels of fat
and carbohydrates and calories. For example many burritos and tacos, even a Vegetarian Burrito can contain 1,300 calories which is about 75% of the average daily calorie allowance for a female (1,900 calories) and 50% of that for average male (2,500 calories). These meals may have more calories and fat than a Pizza or a Quarter Pounder with fries and a Coke. Common Mexican fast foods such as cheese, chicken or steak quesadillas average 1,230 calories. This does not mean that
Mexican Foods are unhealthy - you simply need to be aware of the calories contents of common foods and choose low calorie items and substitutes.

The worst items are the most obvious optional extras and dressings such as cheese, refried beans, sour cream, Guacamole and many of the sauces which have high sugar contents. Simply ask for these items to be used sparingly in the meals you order or prepare at home.

Many Mexican restaurants and outlets offer grilled vegetables which are a healthy choice and can be used as substitutes for rice and beans. Use salsa as a substitute for extra cheese or sour cream.

Whenever you order a burrito or taco at a restaurant request small servings of cheese and sour cream. Burritos tastes just as good without thee fat and calorie laden additions. There are many healthy Mexican dishes if you know what to look for such as shrimp diablo (fried shrimp with spicy red sauce). There's no sour cream or cheese in the dish and shrimp has low calories and fat.

Tips for Low Calorie and Low Fat Meal Choices

Monitor Your Portions - Enjoy the side dishes such as guacamole is very restricted portions, as while avocados are generally healthy and are rich in healthy fats, the calories can see pile up. Similarly use only small portions of sour cream and cheese.

Choose Healthy Substitutes -Beware of foods labeled grilled or vegetarian that are not necessarily healthy.

Choose low-fat versions of refried beans.

Grilled seafood, poultry and lean meat are excellent sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals and can be low fat - but choose small portion sizes.

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